Head Baker

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant new bakery in London as Head Baker. Lead the team in crafting authentic Italian products, ensuring quality and consistency while fostering a collaborative environment. Bring your passion for baking and strong leadership skills to help shape this exciting venture.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Competitive compensation based on experience

Opportunity to help shape a new bakery concept

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Head or Senior Baker.
• Strong expertise in laminated doughs and traditional Italian baking.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery setup and organization.
• Manage daily baking schedules and production.
• Hire, train, and lead the baking team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

Formal culinary or pastry education

Job description

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Nonna Bakery is seeking a skilled and passionate Head Baker to lead the bakery production team at our first London location. Inspired by authentic Italian traditions, Nonna Bakery offers a vibrant, high-quality product range. The Head Baker will play a key role in launching and running the bakery’s production operations, ensuring excellence in product quality, team performance, and daily workflow. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the foundations of a growing artisanal bakery concept.

Key Responsibilities:

Store Launch & Setup

• Lead the setup and organization of the bakery production area.
• Ensure equipment readiness, workflow efficiency, and ingredient availability.
• Collaborate with the Bakery Manager and founders to coordinate suppliers and technical needs for a smooth opening.

Recipe Development & Quality Control

• Finalize and standardize recipes in collaboration with the founders.
• Ensure every product reflects Nonna Bakery’s signature taste, freshness, and style.
• Develop and implement SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for all baked goods.

Daily Production Management

• Plan and supervise daily baking schedules and production.
• Guarantee the consistent quality of baked goods, including croissants, focaccia, cannoli, maritozzi, and other Italian specialties.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, organization, and equipment upkeep in the baking area.

Team Supervision & Training

• Hire, train, and lead the baking team.
• Provide regular training and feedback to ensure professional growth and performance.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and professional kitchen environment.

Inventory & Supply Management

• Monitor ingredient levels and baking supply inventory.
• Place orders and coordinate deliveries to ensure the availability of fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Minimize waste and maintain cost-effective stock control.

Person Specification Summary:

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as a Head or Senior Baker in a fast-paced bakery, with strong expertise in laminated doughs and traditional Italian baking. They should possess excellent leadership and training abilities, and be fluent in English. Experience with recipe development, a formal culinary or pastry education, previous involvement in store openings, and proficiency in Italian or Chinese are desirable assets.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to help shape and grow a new bakery concept
• A supportive, collaborative working environment
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Join us at Nonna Bakery to bring a slice of Italy to London—through warm, buttery croissants, freshly baked focaccia, and lovingly crafted pastries that reflect tradition, care, and excellence.